Charlotte Solid Waste Services to Maintain Regular Pickup Schedule on Presidents’ Day
Charlotte residents won't need to alter their trash routine for Presidents’ Day. The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services announced that garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulky item collection will proceed without disruption on Monday. In a notice on the city's official website, service schedules were confirmed...
Monroe asks people to conserve water amid significant drought
The drought is so bad in Union County that Monroe city leaders are asking people to conserve water.
Feast On Fresh Seafood At This Must-Visit North Carolina Eatery This Month
Craving seafood so good it makes your taste buds dance? I remember the first time someone told me about a place where the platters are ridiculously huge, and the fried fish tastes like heaven. That place turned out to be Captain Steve’s Family Seafood Restaurant, tucked away at 5645 State...
Crash closes all lanes on Interstate 85 South in Charlotte, NCDOT says
A crash closed all four lanes of Interstate 85 in Charlotte on Saturday night, state highway officials said. The lanes are closed near Sam Wilson Road exit 29, according to drivenc.org, the state’s real-time road closure map. “Expected impact to traffic is high,” officials said on the site. The wreck happened about...
Monroe Brothers Nabbed After Gas Station Gun Threat on Owner, Deputies Say
Two brothers are facing charges after Union County deputies say they pointed a gun at a Monroe gas station owner and then roughed him up on Wednesday, sparking a swift investigation, search warrants and the recovery of a firearm from a home. Detectives identified the suspects as brothers, took both into custody...
Global manufacturer to close Charlotte-area plant with plans to lay off dozens
A longtime plant in the Charlotte region is slated to close later this year, with dozens of workers losing their jobs.
In Charlotte, love stories start in unexpected places
We recently asked our married Charlotte readers to share where they met their current partner. Why it matters: In a city where modern dating comes with its own set of challenges, it's refreshing to hear the origins of real love stories. Zoom in: We decided to lean on the couples who've made it past the dating phase...
More than 500,000 gallons of sewage spill near Sugar Creek in southwest Charlotte
There are two churches in the area of the spill, including Steele Creek AME Zion Church.
The Improper Pig opening flagship restaurant in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE – The Improper Pig is opening its new flagship location in Plaza Midwood on Feb. 16. Located at 1600 Central Ave., the new restaurant spans 3,100 square feet, with seating for 68 guests inside and 100 on the outdoor patio. The space features an outdoor bar, an expanded kitchen to accommodate a wood-fired...
The Italian eatery near Lake Wylie has quietly closed. Here’s what replaces it.
Taverna Italian American Bistro is preparing to open at Lily’s Bistro’s former location in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, following a change in ownership confirmed by the previous owner. Restaurant Transition. Lily’s Bistro, known for modern Italian dishes like pizza, pasta, and wine at 4547 Charlotte Hwy, has...

















